“We are so pleased that the Latimer County Public Library is donating copies of the wonderful novel ‘Heroes with True Grit’ that we will be able to share with our veterans who attend the program,” Brelsford said.

The event will feature Eastern students who are veterans or are family members of veterans, as well as Honors speech students. Music will be provided by the Eastern music department under the direction of Dr. Brandon Hendrix. Punch and cookies and conversation will round out the event.

All veterans from all conflicts are invited to attend. As in years past, the Honors Program will purchase lunch from noon to 1 p.m. for all veterans. Brelsford said veterans should identify themselves as such when they arrive for lunch in the Student Center.

For more information about the event, call 918-465-1762.

World War II veteran Paul Askew of Red Oak speaks during last year’s Veterans Day Recognition at Eastern Oklahoma State College.